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    We are The Times and The Sunday Times University of the Year 2026 and ranked third overall in its Good University Guide. Explore our league table results.

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Welcome and Orientation Week

We’re here to help you with the essential next steps as you start your Durham journey.

University of the Year 2026

We are The Times and The Sunday Times University of the Year 2026 and ranked third overall in its Good University Guide. Explore our league table results.

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Events in the Middle East: support and assistance for students and staff

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Research Impact at Durham

We conduct innovative and impactful research to transform lives and make a difference, globally and locally: research to empower and inspire.

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Durham hosts exhibition marking 100 years of China’s Palace Museum

We鈥檙e hosting a new exhibition marking the centenary of China鈥檚 prestigious Palace Museum.

Global research
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Identity distress drives poor mental health in autistic people

A new study from our Department of Psychology has found that identity distress (difficulty forming a cohesive identity) could be a behind the higher rates of poor mental health experienced by autistic people.
Global research
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Funding success for weight inclusivity training tool

We鈥檙e celebrating a successful funding application which will enable our experts to establish a new training tool to help tackle weight discrimination in healthcare.
Research news
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91暗网 to play key role in North East England AI Growth Zone

91暗网 welcomes the UK Government鈥檚 announcement (Wednesday 17 September) that North East England will become an AI Growth Zone. It is a considerable boost for Durham City and our wider region.
Durham news
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Lumiere returns for another spectacular light show

The UK鈥檚 landmark light art festival, Lumiere, will return to Durham in November turning the city into an illuminated art gallery.
Durham news
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Two-child benefit cap pushing 109 families a day into hardship – study

A new study involving a researcher at 91暗网 Business School presents shocking new figures on child poverty.
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91暗网 named The Times and The Sunday Times University of the Year 2026 

We have been named the UK鈥檚 University of the Year 2026 by The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide.
Durham news
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Girls in female-dominated classrooms see greater career success, study finds

Girls who study in classrooms with higher numbers of girls than boys during early childhood education are more likely to gain greater financial and professional success later in life, according to new research from 91暗网 Business School.

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Church of England must do more to recognise dangers of spiritual authority

The Church of England must do more to create a culture in which spiritual authority is handled safely, according to a new report from 91暗网.
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Parliamentary event highlights the importance of soil health

We recently collaborated on a parliamentary roundtable to discuss the importance of soil health.
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Renowned conductor Tim Burke named as Principal Conductor of our Choral Society

Newcastle-based conductor and composer, Tim Burke, takes the reigns of our Choral Society (DUCS) following the retirement of John Forsyth MBE.

Hitting a home run for baseball and softball at Durham

Our student baseball and softball club recorded their most successful season this past academic year. We catch up with the club鈥檚 outgoing President, Jaryd Mercer, to find out more.
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From selection to studio: how our University Challenge team was built

A student team from Durham competed in the 55th series of seminal BBC Two quiz show University Challenge.

IPPP marks 25 years of world-leading particle physics research

Our Institute for Particle Physics Phenomenology (IPPP) will celebrate its 25th anniversary on 24-25 September, recognising a quarter-century of innovative research, global collaboration, and academic excellence.

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Call to build asylum housing 'that works'

Professor Jonathan Darling, from our Department of Geography, says that after the Epping Forest case, the UK Government needs to be bold and build asylum housing that works.
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Has immigration led to a new form of labour market protectionism in Europe?

Drawing on a study of legislative changes in Austria, Germany, Ireland and the UK, Omar Hammoud-Gallego, Pat McGovern and Eiko Thielemann identify a new development in immigration control that extends beyond borders into the workplace.
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Hosting global partners at Matariki Network meeting in Durham

Vice Chancellor and Warden, Professor Karen O'Brien hosted the annual executive board meeting of the Matariki Network this week (16-18 September).

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Professor Simon Hogg elected Fellow of the Royal Academy of Engineering

Professor Simon Hogg, Emeritus Professor in our Department of Engineering, has been elected as a Fellow of the Royal Academy of Engineering (RAEng).
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New work-integrated learning toolkit now live

Our Careers and Enterprise Team launched a new Work-Integrated Learning (WIL) Toolkit at the 2025 Teaching and Learning Conference. Developed by academic and professional services staff across the institution, the toolkit provides an innovative, research-informed resource to support staff in embedding employability and real-world learning into the curriculum
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Upcoming events

All aboard for science: Celebrate Science 2025 at Locomotion

Tuesday 28 October 2025 - Wednesday 29 October 2025
10:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Locomotion, Shildon
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The 5th Collegiate Way International conference, CWI 2025 - booking now open

Tuesday 2 December 2025 - Friday 5 December 2025
12:00 AM to 11:59 PM
Durham City, UK.
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Beasts and Legends: Adventures Through North East Folklore

Saturday 14 June 2025 - Sunday 2 November 2025
10:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Palace Green Library, Palace Green, Durham, DH1 3RN
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Crazy Creatures

Saturday 25 October 2025 - Saturday 25 October 2025
10:30 AM to 4:00 PM
Botanic Garden
Tort-CC
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How to make the most of Welcome Week

PGCE student Mia explains what to expect from Welcome and Orientation Week and shares her top tips for making friends, finding support and community, and enjoying everything Durham has to offer.
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What is life like at 91暗网?

At Durham, academic success is only half the story. Our transformative wider student experience will also help you develop as a person. Discover the range of opportunities at 91暗网 and get an insider's look at the celebrated wider student experience. Whatever you love doing, whatever you might like to try, you will find support and inspiration here.

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